1.5 Million Closed-Circuit Television Systems And It Didn't Stop The Bombing.

'Spy' cameras vs villains in Britain

By Al Webb

United Press International

Published 3/8/2002 3:18 PM




"The British government is convinced that TV surveillance will remain a major anti-crime weapon and recently announced that it is financing the installation of more than 200 closed-circuit monitoring systems, from London to provincial cities and towns.

"CCTV has repeatedly proved its effectiveness in the fight against crime and the fear of crime," said John Denham, a minister in the Home Office. "Knowing that there is an extra set of eyes watching over their communities helps to reassure people that they will be safe."

Experts are convinced that more advanced technology is making CCTV an even more valuable tool."